Our skilled staff work together as a team to provide compassionate, patient-focused, complete oral care with a commitment to excellence in service to each pediatric patient. As such, we focus on prevention and educate families about methods to maintain good oral hygiene. We communicate with patients and their families to build mutual trust and uphold the responsibility to treat each child completely. We strive to provide timely care with outcome driven services.
Permanent teeth will begin to grow around age 6, and with the exception of wisdom teeth, are all present between ages 12 and 14. The next teeth to grow in are the 12-year molars and finally the wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth typically begin breaking through from age 17 and on. The total number of permanent teeth is 32, though few people have room for all 32 teeth, which is why wisdom teeth are usually removed.
Your front teeth are called incisors. The sharp fang-like teeth are canines. The next side teeth are referred to as pre-molars or bicuspids, and the back teeth are molars. Your permanent teeth are the ones you keep for life, so it is important that they are brushed and flossed regularly and that periodic check-ups by a dentist are followed.
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 242 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestJohn Fitzgerald
a year ago
Very positive experience.
deb Whitman
a year ago
Great experience as always. Love Katahdin Pediatric Dentistry.
Dylan Paradise
a year ago
Very caring and considering staff
Courtney Gray
a year ago
Great staff made my son feel very comfortable. Very good experience so far!
Jessie Jones
a year ago
The staff is always friendly, Dr. Toolo is superb. The way they all interact with the kids, amazing!! Thank you for taking such wonderful care of my granddaughter!!!!!
chris currier
a year ago
The doctor and staff here are always nice and good with the kids
Mary Smith
2 years ago
Dr To'olo is amazing with the kids. He is a bit reserved and hard to read as a parent. His staff seem pleasant enough but today there was one staff member who kept airing her displeasure aloud with the day. Saying "I'm quitting today." and audibly complaining to other staff about room readiness issues. It was unfortunate. We waited a little longer than usual which is tough because if We are late, we get rescheduled. It seems that way for all providers these days. Meanwhile you wait months to get in only to hurry up and wait. Additionally there are WAY way too many reminder texts for an appointment. Today I filled out the COVID symptom check only to have to fill it out again as part of a larger group of online things. Some of the wording was grammatically incorrect and other parts were just confusing in that they weren't yes/no questions but required yes /no responses to move on to the next field. It was also an extremely fast cleaning. I've never seen a dental cleaning take that little time in all of my years. I think they're rushing to fit more patients in and that leaves me wondering if we are getting the attention that we deserve.
Stephanie Gillespie
2 years ago
We had such a wonderful experience! Not only is Dr To'olo professional and very good, but he is also very patient and kind with children! We look forward to working with him through our childhood dental needs!
Rhonda Obar
2 years ago
Had yet another great experience at KPD today. Excellent care , friendly staff.
Amy Day
2 years ago
I would give Dr. To'olo 5 stars and almost all the staff. The dentist himself is great. He is an excellent dentist and is so good with kids. There is one staff I have had some issues with and office issues complaints. My biggest issue is that I have 2 boys that have gone here for years. As soon as I became pregnant with my daughter I had her put on the waitlist to get in. Something happened on their end and I found out a year later that didn't happen. I had them put her on the waitlist again as my daughter was yet to see a dentist. We barely have any in my area. It is very hard to find a dentist. My daughter is 5 years old and is still not a regular patient. Unfortunately from lack of dental care she needed a lot of work. I was asked to be referred there cause my boys go. He did the work and did great work but they are unable to keep her as a regular patient because she has MaineCare and they are full. Meanwhile, I have referred friends and family that were fit in no problem which is confusing to me especially where my family is already established. On top of this my oldest son with Autism is now 18 although acts much younger is now getting removed due to his age but it would be nice if my daughter who has been on the waitlist for years could take his place. No, that didn't happen and in fact I have heard nothing from them with helping to find a new dentist for my son. It's so hard. I already live 2 hours (1 way) from them but I am willing to travel because we have nothing here locally for dentists. It's sad here in Maine and our kids pay for it. Again, Dr. To'olo is Amazing which is why I want all my kids to see him but now I need to have 3 different dentists for all 3 of my kids and that's a real pain.
Lisa Dunphy
2 years ago
My granddaughter Adyson has always received good service at Katharine pediatric dentistry.
ashley knowles
2 years ago
Dr To'olo and his staff are amazing. They are kind, patient and extremely kid oriented. Wonderful people everytime over the last 5 years.
Adam Nichols
2 years ago
Great place with one exception, still has full covid restrictions, calling from car. Masks. Makes it miserable and the only place I've seen still doing this. Otherwise,5 stars. Great employees and Dr. T IS AMAZING with my autistic son!
Morgan Whitcomb
2 years ago
My 3 year old had his very first visit with this Dentistry recently. I was worried he would be upset and not cooperate. However it was the exact opposite. The staff was amazing, patient, friendly, informative and comforting towards him. He didn't whine or get upset at all. The Dr introduced all of the tools to him in a fun manner before using them. I can't recommend a better place than Katahdin Pediatric Dentistry! Thank you for making his first experience a great one!
Iheme Uchenna
2 years ago
Very professional service tailored to the child's age.
Cheir Randall
2 years ago
Always a pleasure! Staff is great
Crystal Coolidge
2 years ago
We love the whole staff at Katahdin Pediatrics Dentistry.They all work so well with the children.I highly recommend. Kinda bummed I can't go there too Dr.Toolo you are the best you have taken such good care of my kids and you Always Crack me up
Dennie Drew
2 years ago
Another great check-up from here. Had a cleaning. It was quick and painless. Greatly appreciated you have all of you!!
Rachel C
2 years ago
Dr Toolo was very kind to my child and gentle in introducing himself and his tools to her. Very satisfied with care
Tavia Neal
2 years ago
A pediatric dentist that makes a child feel heard and understood while also listening to the parents as well. I highly recommend Katahdin Pediatric Dentistry!!
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